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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Elsie Levay Bledsoe

Elsie Levay Bledsoe

Dec 20, 2011

Mrs. Elsie Levay Little Bledsoe, 82, of Charlotte died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1929 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Baxter V. Little and Margaret Robinson Little. She was an All American Basketball player at North Carolina School of the Deaf where she was inducted into the Basketball Hall...

Harry James Schadler

Harry James Schadler

Dec 18, 2011

Harry James Schadler, 86, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at The Haven @ Highland Creek. Mr. Schadler was born in Oyster Bay, NY on December 7, 1925 to Harry and Charlotte Guernsey Schadler. He was married to Doris Priode Schadler and had one son Tod. A service for Mr. Schadler will be held at a later date.

Nellie Sue Manies

Nellie Sue Manies

Dec 18, 2011

Mrs. Nellie Sue Hayes Manies, 97, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday December 18, 2011 at her residence. Born June 22, 1914 in Greer SC she was a daughter of the late Martin L. Hayes and Willie Masengale Hayes. Mrs. Manies was the oldest member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking and baking. Although she never...

Emily Powell Cooper

Emily Powell Cooper

Dec 18, 2011

After her courageous battle with breast cancer, Emily Cooper joined her Savior on December 18th, 2011, at the age of 69. She met her illness in the same way that she lived her life, with cheerfulness and humor, aiming to put a smile on others' faces. Born in Pittsburgh to her beloved parents Joseph R. and Jane M. (Jennie) Powell,...

Arthur Britton Hanner

Arthur Britton Hanner

Dec 14, 2011

Mr. Arthur Britton Hanner, 86, of South Hill VA formerly of Huntersville, NC died Wednesday December 14, 2011 at his daughter's home. Born May 11, 1925 in Mecklenburg County he was the son of the late Arthur Earl Hanner and Edna Lois Alexander Hanner. He retired from the maintenance department of Bowman Transportation Company. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00...

Guadalupe Castillo Carrasco

Guadalupe Castillo Carrasco

Dec 14, 2011

Mrs. Guadalupe Carrasco, 59 of Huntersville, NC died December 14, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, NC. Guadalupe was born December 22, 1951 in Brownsville, TX to Delfina and Ignacio Castillo. She is survived by her Daughter, Elvira Carrasco and her husband Israel and grandaughter Esthela Guadalupe Rodriguez, of Huntersville, NC. Funeral Mass will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 17...

Joseph Richard Anthony

Joseph Richard Anthony

Dec 13, 2011

Mr. Joseph Richard Anthony, 59, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday December 13, 2011. Born October 9, 1952 in Bronxville, NY he was a son of Richard Joseph Anthony and Yolanda Carrotti Anthony of Eastchester NY. He retired from Union Carbide Corp & Associates as a Financial Analyst after 35 years of service, was co owner of Johnny Brusco's Pizza in...

Patrick James Raftery

Patrick James Raftery

Dec 9, 2011

Patrick James Raftery, 89, died Friday, December 9, 2011 in Huntersville, NC. Mr. Raftery lived in Belmar, Wall Township, NJ before recently moving to North Carolina. He was a long time parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in nearby Avon-by-the Sea. Born in Newark NJ and raised in New York City, he was the son of the late John Raftery...

Lucille Massengill Hill

Lucille Massengill Hill

Dec 8, 2011

Mrs. Lucille Massengill Hill, 66, of Huntersville, NC died Thursday December 8, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born July 16, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland she was a daughter of the late Wayland Massengill and Katherine Lucille Smith Massengill. She was the owner of LMH Designs LLC. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday December 11 in the Chapel of...

Charles D. Finney

Charles D. Finney

Dec 7, 2011

Mr. Charles "Chuck" D. Finney, 82, of Harrisburg , NC formerly of Charlotte left his mortal body on December 7, 2011 to be with his Lord. Born December 12, 1928 in Lebanon Virginia he was a son of the late James Roy Finney and Willie Ann Felty Finney. Chuck lived a full life filled with family and surrounded by love....

Annie Potts McElroy

Annie Potts McElroy

Dec 6, 2011

Anne Potts McElroy, 99 years, 10 months and 2 days of Huntersville, N. C. died on December 6, 2011. Born February 4, 1912 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Van Buren Potts and Hazeline Patterson Potts. She was the oldest member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Women of the Church....

Diane Walkup Bennett

Diane Walkup Bennett

Dec 5, 2011

Diane Walkup Bennett, a resident of Terrell, NC, formerly of Charlotte, passed away in the comfort of her home on December 5, 2011. Diane was born June 20, 1948, the oldest daughter of Joseph Neal Walkup and Mildred Crump Walkup. She grew up in Derita, NC and graduated from North Mecklenburg High school in 1965. Diane worked as a food...

Johnathan Laban Rhyne

Johnathan Laban Rhyne

Dec 4, 2011

Johnathan Laban Rhyne Mr. Rhyne went to be with his Savior on December 4, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1923 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to Agnes Munday Rhyne and Paul Conrad Rhyne. He graduated from Lincolnton High School where he was Senior Class President. He then attended North Carolina State University, earning a BS in Textiles. Mr. Rhyne...

Cynthia   Rosario

Cynthia Rosario

Dec 3, 2011

CYNTHIA ROSARIO "Thai-NY Tymbz" "I leave you with one thing. Live life to the fullest, you only get one chance." Cynthia 10.20.2011 Cynthia Rosario, 36, of Huntersville, NC died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Charlotte on Saturday, December 3, 2011. She is survived by her wife of five years, Vicki Rosario; her mother, Gladys Rosario of Huntersville; brother, Jose...

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur

Dec 3, 2011

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur Maria passed away on December 3, 2011 at her home in Cornelius, NC. In her final hours she was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and family friends. She was born on December 5, 1935 in Veglie (Lecce) Italy to Settimio and Wanda Negro. Maria received her degree in Education from the University of Bari (Italy)...

Walter Randolph Norris

Walter Randolph Norris

Nov 30, 2011

Mr. Walter Randolph Norris, 59, of Cornelius, NC left his earthly life surrounded by family and friends Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Born January 2, 1952 in Charlotte he was a son of the late Charles Bradley Norris and Ernestine Stout Norris. He was employed for over 40 years by Charlotte Memorial Hospital now...

Bette Ann Southworth

Bette Ann Southworth

Nov 29, 2011

Mrs. Bette Ann "Betsy" Muir Southworth, 69, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday November 29, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born October 1, 1942 in Louisville, KY she was a daughter of the late John Muir and Bette Poschinger Muir. She was a classy lady who enjoyed gardening, painting, shopping and playing games with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted...

Donald Lawrence Raiff

Donald Lawrence Raiff

Nov 27, 2011

Donald Lawrence Raiff, "Don" age 82 of Terrell, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2011 after a 4 year battle with kidney cancer. He was at his daughter's home in Bradenton, FL with his family by his side. Don was born in Chicago, IL on April 11, 1929 to Lawrence Van Cleave Raiff and Pearl Irene Mitts. As...

Hiram Archie Costner Jr

Hiram Archie Costner Jr

Nov 25, 2011

Hiram "Archie" Costner, Jr. of Huntersville, N.C passed away November 25, 2011. He was 97. Archie was born in Greenville SC on October 26, 1914, the son of the late Hiram Archie Costner and Mary Lorick Costner. He held the title of SC State Champion in the 400 meter relay in high school. Archie lived in Greensboro N.C. from 1933...

Helen Kiesel Cwalinski

Helen Kiesel Cwalinski

Nov 23, 2011

Mrs. Helen Kiesel Cwalinski, 83 of Cornelius, NC died Wednesday November 23, 2011 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center . Born March 24, 1928 in Troop, PA she was a daughter of the late John Kiesel and Stella Samansky Kiesel. Mrs. Cwalinski was a resident of Middlesex, New Jersey for 37 years prior to relocating to Cornelius, NC with her...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Elsie Levay Bledsoe

Elsie Levay Bledsoe

Dec 20, 2011

Mrs. Elsie Levay Little Bledsoe, 82, of Charlotte died Tuesday December 20, 2011 at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Born March 10, 1929 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Baxter V. Little and Margaret Robinson Little. She was an All American Basketball player at North Carolina School of the Deaf where she was inducted into the Basketball Hall...

Harry James Schadler

Harry James Schadler

Dec 18, 2011

Harry James Schadler, 86, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday, December 18, 2011 at The Haven @ Highland Creek. Mr. Schadler was born in Oyster Bay, NY on December 7, 1925 to Harry and Charlotte Guernsey Schadler. He was married to Doris Priode Schadler and had one son Tod. A service for Mr. Schadler will be held at a later date.

Nellie Sue Manies

Nellie Sue Manies

Dec 18, 2011

Mrs. Nellie Sue Hayes Manies, 97, of Charlotte, NC died Sunday December 18, 2011 at her residence. Born June 22, 1914 in Greer SC she was a daughter of the late Martin L. Hayes and Willie Masengale Hayes. Mrs. Manies was the oldest member of Oak Grove United Methodist Church, enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, cooking and baking. Although she never...

Emily Powell Cooper

Emily Powell Cooper

Dec 18, 2011

After her courageous battle with breast cancer, Emily Cooper joined her Savior on December 18th, 2011, at the age of 69. She met her illness in the same way that she lived her life, with cheerfulness and humor, aiming to put a smile on others' faces. Born in Pittsburgh to her beloved parents Joseph R. and Jane M. (Jennie) Powell,...

Arthur Britton Hanner

Arthur Britton Hanner

Dec 14, 2011

Mr. Arthur Britton Hanner, 86, of South Hill VA formerly of Huntersville, NC died Wednesday December 14, 2011 at his daughter's home. Born May 11, 1925 in Mecklenburg County he was the son of the late Arthur Earl Hanner and Edna Lois Alexander Hanner. He retired from the maintenance department of Bowman Transportation Company. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00...

Guadalupe Castillo Carrasco

Guadalupe Castillo Carrasco

Dec 14, 2011

Mrs. Guadalupe Carrasco, 59 of Huntersville, NC died December 14, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville, NC. Guadalupe was born December 22, 1951 in Brownsville, TX to Delfina and Ignacio Castillo. She is survived by her Daughter, Elvira Carrasco and her husband Israel and grandaughter Esthela Guadalupe Rodriguez, of Huntersville, NC. Funeral Mass will be conducted 1:00 p.m. Saturday December 17...

Joseph Richard Anthony

Joseph Richard Anthony

Dec 13, 2011

Mr. Joseph Richard Anthony, 59, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday December 13, 2011. Born October 9, 1952 in Bronxville, NY he was a son of Richard Joseph Anthony and Yolanda Carrotti Anthony of Eastchester NY. He retired from Union Carbide Corp & Associates as a Financial Analyst after 35 years of service, was co owner of Johnny Brusco's Pizza in...

Patrick James Raftery

Patrick James Raftery

Dec 9, 2011

Patrick James Raftery, 89, died Friday, December 9, 2011 in Huntersville, NC. Mr. Raftery lived in Belmar, Wall Township, NJ before recently moving to North Carolina. He was a long time parishioner of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in nearby Avon-by-the Sea. Born in Newark NJ and raised in New York City, he was the son of the late John Raftery...

Lucille Massengill Hill

Lucille Massengill Hill

Dec 8, 2011

Mrs. Lucille Massengill Hill, 66, of Huntersville, NC died Thursday December 8, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center. Born July 16, 1945 in Baltimore Maryland she was a daughter of the late Wayland Massengill and Katherine Lucille Smith Massengill. She was the owner of LMH Designs LLC. Memorial services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Sunday December 11 in the Chapel of...

Charles D. Finney

Charles D. Finney

Dec 7, 2011

Mr. Charles "Chuck" D. Finney, 82, of Harrisburg , NC formerly of Charlotte left his mortal body on December 7, 2011 to be with his Lord. Born December 12, 1928 in Lebanon Virginia he was a son of the late James Roy Finney and Willie Ann Felty Finney. Chuck lived a full life filled with family and surrounded by love....

Annie Potts McElroy

Annie Potts McElroy

Dec 6, 2011

Anne Potts McElroy, 99 years, 10 months and 2 days of Huntersville, N. C. died on December 6, 2011. Born February 4, 1912 in Mecklenburg County she was a daughter of the late Van Buren Potts and Hazeline Patterson Potts. She was the oldest member of Hopewell Presbyterian Church and awarded a Lifetime Membership in the Women of the Church....

Diane Walkup Bennett

Diane Walkup Bennett

Dec 5, 2011

Diane Walkup Bennett, a resident of Terrell, NC, formerly of Charlotte, passed away in the comfort of her home on December 5, 2011. Diane was born June 20, 1948, the oldest daughter of Joseph Neal Walkup and Mildred Crump Walkup. She grew up in Derita, NC and graduated from North Mecklenburg High school in 1965. Diane worked as a food...

Johnathan Laban Rhyne

Johnathan Laban Rhyne

Dec 4, 2011

Johnathan Laban Rhyne Mr. Rhyne went to be with his Savior on December 4, 2011. He was born on February 27, 1923 in Lincolnton, North Carolina to Agnes Munday Rhyne and Paul Conrad Rhyne. He graduated from Lincolnton High School where he was Senior Class President. He then attended North Carolina State University, earning a BS in Textiles. Mr. Rhyne...

Cynthia   Rosario

Cynthia Rosario

Dec 3, 2011

CYNTHIA ROSARIO "Thai-NY Tymbz" "I leave you with one thing. Live life to the fullest, you only get one chance." Cynthia 10.20.2011 Cynthia Rosario, 36, of Huntersville, NC died in a tragic motorcycle accident in Charlotte on Saturday, December 3, 2011. She is survived by her wife of five years, Vicki Rosario; her mother, Gladys Rosario of Huntersville; brother, Jose...

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur

Dec 3, 2011

Cosima Maria Negro Larreur Maria passed away on December 3, 2011 at her home in Cornelius, NC. In her final hours she was surrounded by her husband, children, grandchildren and family friends. She was born on December 5, 1935 in Veglie (Lecce) Italy to Settimio and Wanda Negro. Maria received her degree in Education from the University of Bari (Italy)...

Walter Randolph Norris

Walter Randolph Norris

Nov 30, 2011

Mr. Walter Randolph Norris, 59, of Cornelius, NC left his earthly life surrounded by family and friends Wednesday November 30, 2011 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Born January 2, 1952 in Charlotte he was a son of the late Charles Bradley Norris and Ernestine Stout Norris. He was employed for over 40 years by Charlotte Memorial Hospital now...

Bette Ann Southworth

Bette Ann Southworth

Nov 29, 2011

Mrs. Bette Ann "Betsy" Muir Southworth, 69, of Huntersville, NC died Tuesday November 29, 2011 at Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville. Born October 1, 1942 in Louisville, KY she was a daughter of the late John Muir and Bette Poschinger Muir. She was a classy lady who enjoyed gardening, painting, shopping and playing games with her grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted...

Donald Lawrence Raiff

Donald Lawrence Raiff

Nov 27, 2011

Donald Lawrence Raiff, "Don" age 82 of Terrell, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2011 after a 4 year battle with kidney cancer. He was at his daughter's home in Bradenton, FL with his family by his side. Don was born in Chicago, IL on April 11, 1929 to Lawrence Van Cleave Raiff and Pearl Irene Mitts. As...

Hiram Archie Costner Jr

Hiram Archie Costner Jr

Nov 25, 2011

Hiram "Archie" Costner, Jr. of Huntersville, N.C passed away November 25, 2011. He was 97. Archie was born in Greenville SC on October 26, 1914, the son of the late Hiram Archie Costner and Mary Lorick Costner. He held the title of SC State Champion in the 400 meter relay in high school. Archie lived in Greensboro N.C. from 1933...

Helen Kiesel Cwalinski

Helen Kiesel Cwalinski

Nov 23, 2011

Mrs. Helen Kiesel Cwalinski, 83 of Cornelius, NC died Wednesday November 23, 2011 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center . Born March 24, 1928 in Troop, PA she was a daughter of the late John Kiesel and Stella Samansky Kiesel. Mrs. Cwalinski was a resident of Middlesex, New Jersey for 37 years prior to relocating to Cornelius, NC with her...

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